Public figure and place namesake in flux
Altus Property Group has parted ways with the Trump Organization over a planned US-branded tower in Surfers Paradise, citing the Iran war as a factor that has made the Trump brand toxic in Australia; the Trump Organization counters that Altus failed to meet basic financial obligations. Both sides say they remain open to future projects in Australia.
Scotland prepares for Glasgow 2026 with a slimmed-down Games after Australia withdraws. Athletes reflect on saving the brand, the arch mural by Sir Chris Hoy, and the promise of home crowds. The Games run July 23–August 2, with Team Scotland aiming for strong performances across judo, track and field, and cycling.
A wave of mobility and time-management changes is redefining how Australians travel to work. New high-speed rail plans are advancing, while flexible schedules have become the norm, altering peak hours and daily routines. Readers are seeing longer travel times on some routes and shorter ones on others as governments press ahead with modernisation.